The Role of Hepatic Function in Fetal and Neonatal Development
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Oct 01, 2024 / Published Date: Oct 29, 2024
Citation: Ana C (2024) The Role of Hepatic Function in Fetal and Neonatal Development. J Paediatr Med Sur 8: 305.DOI: 10.4172/jpms.1000305
Copyright: 漏 2024 Ana C. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
The liver is a vital organ that plays crucial roles in metabolism, detoxification, and homeostasis from the early
stages of development. This article reviews the liver's functions in fetuses and infants, focusing on hepatogenesis,
metabolic functions, and the organ's adaptation to extrauterine life. By analyzing existing literature and clinical data,
we highlight the developmental physiology of the liver, its role in fetal circulation, the impact of maternal factors on
liver development, and the assessment of liver function in infants. The findings emphasize the liver's importance in
neonatal health and underscore the need for early detection of liver dysfunction in this vulnerable population.
